tape recording

noun

1. a magnetic tape on which speech, music, etc., have been recorded.
2. the act of recording on magnetic tape.

tape recording

noun

1. the act or process of recording on magnetic tape
2. the speech, music, etc, so recorded

Word History and Origins

Origin of tape recording¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

Hart told Letourneau that no one else was in his private bedroom within his suite on the night of the sex tape recording except Sabbag and another female friend, identified as Morgan in the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times

In the tape recording of the hypnosis session, Chapman explained that the reason why he targeted Lennon was because of his signature catchphrase: “All you need is love.”

From Salon

Nixon case, in which the court ruled in an expedited manner that President Richard Nixon had to turn over tape recordings sought during the Watergate scandal investigation.

From Salon

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department said earlier this week that there were no updates into the police investigation into the tape recording.

From Los Angeles Times

But we did have some tape recordings and some cooperating witnesses who were lower lower-level members or associates of the crime family.

From Salon